Many Layers of Ecocentrism: Revering Life, Revering the Earth by Abhik Gupta Har

Description: Many Layers of Ecocentrism by Abhik Gupta This book unveils the myriad streams of ecocentric thoughts that have been flowing through the human mind – in indigenous communities, in the wisdom of philosophers, in the creative expressions of poets and writers – sometimes latent, but sometimes more explicit. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book unveils the myriad streams of ecocentric thoughts that have been flowing through the human mind – in indigenous communities, in the wisdom of philosophers, in the creative expressions of poets and writers – sometimes latent, but sometimes more explicit. The strength of this book lies in the fact that it attempts to show that ecocentrism had not emerged suddenly as a distinct line of philosophical thought or found its place among the various normative approaches toward nature, but the seeds of ecocentrism had always been running through human societies. Thus, this book not only emphasizes the "unity of life" but also reveals the inherent unity of all hues of ecocentrism. The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, which is essential to dwell on a topic like ecocentrism which permeates the domains of disciplines as disparate as science, philosophy, religion, normative ethics, myths and folklore, poetry, and literature, among others. Despite this eclectic approach, the book attempts to maintain continuity among the chapters and present these concepts in a simple form that will be easily accessible by readers from all conceivable backgrounds. This book would be useful to the students, researchers, and faculty from the fields of ecology and environmental science, philosophy, sociology, religious studies, and literature. It will also be an indispensable companion for all nature lovers, activists, and general readers interested in the emergence and evolution of environmental thoughts. Author Biography Abhik Gupta is a former professor of Ecology and Environmental Science and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Silchar, India. He has an experience of over 35 years of teaching biology and environmental science in both undergraduate and post-graduate courses and has supervised over 25 doctoral theses. His research interests include biodiversity studies, environmental pollution, policy, and ethics. His recent publications include Heavy Metal and Metalloid Contamination of Surface and Underground Water (2020) and Ethics and Biodiversity (2021). Table of Contents In Lieu of a Preface: The Rationale for This Book viii1 The Question of Values 12 Ethical Frameworks: Anthropocentrism, Biocentrism, and Ecocentrism 183 Ecocentrism and the Question of Sentience in Animals and Plants 404 "The Shallow and the Deep" Ecologies 625 Indigenous Views of Nature and Recognition of Its "Soul" 786 Nature in Religions: Venerating Nature 937 Nature in the Realm of Imagination 1118 Biosphere, Noösphere, and Technosphere 1409 Ecocentrism in Environmental Policy, Law and Governance 16110 Ecocentrism Beyond Earth: Ethics of Space Exploration 178Epilogue 197References 200Index 225 Details ISBN1032608129 Author Abhik Gupta Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781032608129 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge India Subtitle Revering Life, Revering the Earth Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publication Date 2024-06-17 Alternative 9781032770765 UK Release Date 2024-06-17 DEWEY 304.201 ISBN-10 1032608129 Pages 236 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159973867;

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